Council Member, Ward 18· 2026-09-21–2027-01-04; appointed to Pam Burka's vacated seat: the WCHS-TV report of Burka's resignation and Hudson's first appearance in council minutes bracket the appointment; end per Ballotpedia John_Gianola page cycle end
Jessica Hudson
Charleston
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Top issues during term (20)
GoMart Ballpark condition assessment
$55,000 for the study; any future repairs would be separate decisions.
Mountaineer Food Bank takes over 748 Virginia Street West
Preserves the original ARPA investment; the food bank assumes the remaining obligations.
Holiday Citizen Appreciation Parking
The city forgoes meter revenue on those Saturdays.
Vacant Ward 16 council seat
Preservation of historic Garnet school building
Skate park closure and temporary King Center park
The city bought some new features at low cost and moved portable ones for the temporary park.
Traffic control at Bridge Road and Walnut Road
Proposed Mini Storage Facility at 200 Piedmont Road
Proposed all-way stop at Venable Ave SE and 44th Street
Vape and smoke shop zoning compliance with state ABCA rules
Vape and smoke shop regulations
Accessory dwelling unit rules alignment with state law
Notice requirements for street and alley closures
Stop intersection at Bridge and Walnut Roads
Minor signage costs.
Accessory dwelling units and dwelling unit definition
No direct cost; could expand housing options and property use over time.
Handicapped parking on Quarrier Street
Minimal — signage and map amendments.
Street and alley closure notice requirements
New fire station alert system
$236,172.75 total, funded partly by a $52,000 budget amendment.
Lifeguard staffing shortage and wages
Raising lifeguard and manager wages would increase the seasonal payroll.
Inclusive and accessible recreation programming
Decisions during term (47)
Recorded while Hudson was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Bill No. 8091 - Accessory dwelling unit and dwelling unit definition amendment
Bill No. 8092 - Vape and smoke shop zoning amendment
Bill No. 8093 - Handicapped parking zone on Quarrier Street
Bill No. 8094 - Stop intersection at Bridge Road and Walnut Road
Bill No. 8098 - All-way stop at Venable Ave SE and 44th Street
Bill No. 8099 - Street closure notice provisions
Approval of September 14, 2026 meeting minutes
Approval of Vandalia Health naming rights sponsorship agreement
Resolution No. 26-116 – Pool repair/replacement grant application
Resolution No. 26-117 – Amwins retiree health contract
Resolution No. 26-118 – FY 2026-2027 budget Amendment No. 4
Resolution No. 26-119 – Chief360 fire station alert system
Motion to discharge Bill No. 8079 (staggered council elections)
Motion to discharge Resolution No. 26-101 (expanded public speaking time)
Motion to discharge Bill No. 8080 (harm reduction policy)
Motion to discharge Bill No. 8073 (mayoral term limits)
Motion to discharge Bill No. 8070 (council term limits)
Motion to discharge Bill No. 8071 (municipal judge term limits)
Motion to discharge Bill No. 8072 (treasurer term limits)
Motion to discharge Bill No. 8088 (default roll call votes)
Voting record (6)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.